By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – A steel and concrete span known for years in Mercer County as the bridge to nowhere became a bridge to somewhere Wednesday when a ribbon was cut and a long line of cars and trucks crossed the bridge for the first time.[Read More…]
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GreenPower in South Charleston delivers first 4 electric school buses
By Fred Pace, Charleston Gazette-Mail SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — GreenPower Motor Co. rolled out its first four all-electric school buses Wednesday morning at its new facility in South Charleston. In April, the company announced a $15 million order from West Virginia for 41 zero-emission, battery-powered school buses that integrate key[Read More…]
Federal Judge rules for transfer athletes In NCAA case
By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — College student-athletes unable to play in games due to the NCAA’s transfer rules will be able to compete for the next 14 days due to a federal judge’s ruling Wednesday in Wheeling. U.S. District Court Judge John Preston Bailey granted a temporary[Read More…]
Thousands of apples have been provided by a grant and volunteers
By Suzette Lowe, The Jackson Star & Herald RIPLEY, W.Va. — Many Jackson Countians have been going home happy with vehicles filled with delicious apples. For the sixth time, the Rev. Frank Miller, director of Parchment Valley Conference Center, has worked with several volunteer groups to load bushels of Red[Read More…]
W.Va. lawmakers hear progress report on state jails and prisons
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite settling one federal class action lawsuit regarding conditions at a regional jail and an ongoing federal lawsuit over conditions in West Virginia’s entire correctional system, state officials told lawmakers Tuesday that things are getting better. Officials with[Read More…]
Boone Co. native joins Mascot Hall of Fame
By Matthew Britton, Coal Valley News MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s 69th Mountaineer mascot Mikel Hager recently earned the 2023 Mascot Hall of Fame’s, “Community Impact Award.” Hager, a Madison native and 2018 Scott High School graduate, was also nominated for the Best College Live Human Program, finishing second[Read More…]
West Virginia officials considering adding additional elk to management zone
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Additional elk could soon be wandering the woods of Southern West Virginia, officials said Tuesday. Officials are looking to acquire more elk to supplement the herd of just over 100 that currently reside in the Elk Management Zone, said West[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services gets presentation on WVU Extension Fire Service’s Junior Fire Academy
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s interim Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services heard a presentation on the West Virginia University (WVU) Extension Fire Service’s Junior Fire Academy during its Tuesday meeting. Mark Lambert, director of the WVU Extension[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Pensions and Retirement Committee hears Social Security coverage update, debates Pew report
WV Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “I finally come to you with some good news – we are finally getting into the votes for social security.” That’s how Austin McVey, director of Social Security for the State Auditor’s Office, began his testimony before the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee[Read More…]
Information about plastics recycling plant shared
By Warren Scott, The Weirton Daily Times FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — A conference room at the Bluewave Center was filled Tuesday evening with about 70 people who came to hear about the proposed establishment of a plastics recycling plant in the city, ask questions and express concerns. Empire Diversified Energy called[Read More…]